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Ménage à Trois Giovanni
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Ménage à Trois Giovanni — character and positioning
Ménage à Trois Giovanni is a men's fragrance from 2022 by the Romanian brand Ménage à Trois.
This extrait de parfum was created for those who appreciate expressive compositions with a noticeable presence and a complex character that gradually evolves.
Giovanni's olfactory profile is built on a contrast of freshness, juicy fruitiness, spicy warmth, and deep woody-earthy nuances.
In fragrance classification, it belongs to the chypre, fruity, and woody families, which is why it sounds bright, textured, and well-structured at the same time.
The composition was created by perfumer Flavius Calaj, who is also the brand's owner and creative director.
His signature approach is reflected in the unusual combination of juicy fruits, airy mineral nuances, a marine accord, and a rich base of moss, incense, patchouli, and woody materials.
Ménage à Trois Giovanni has very strong sillage, so the fragrance unfolds noticeably and leaves a distinctive trail behind.
For everyday wear, it is best to start with a small number of sprays and assess the fragrance on the skin after a few minutes: an extrait can develop more densely and last longer than familiar eau de toilette or eau de parfum.
No specific recommendations for the exact amount to apply to skin or clothing are provided in the database.
As a guideline, apply a minimal amount to pulse points and use it on clothing with caution, checking the fabric's reaction beforehand.
Giovanni is especially suitable for evenings, cool weather, and situations when you want to highlight your individuality rather than blend into the background.
In terms of mood, the fragrance can be compared with Penhaligon's Empressa, The Spirit of Dubai Bahar, and The Spirit of Dubai Turath.
These are not identical compositions but reference points for exploring rich fragrances in which fruity nuances meet warm, woody, and long-lasting accords.
Giovanni fragrance notes pyramid
The top notes open with bergamot, mandarin, mango, and ozone. Bergamot creates a fresh citrusy impulse, while mango gives the opening a juicy, sunny roundness.
Ozone and mandarin make the first few minutes more transparent and cool.
The heart of the composition combines blackcurrant, cardamom, rose, and sandalwood.
The fruity-tart nuance of blackcurrant gives way to the spicy expressiveness of cardamom, while rose and sandalwood soften the transition and add elegant depth.
The base of Ménage à Trois Giovanni is rich and multilayered: it features earthy notes, incense, grey amber, a marine accord, oakmoss, patchouli, Texas cedar, and musk.
In the final stage, the fragrance becomes darker, warmer, and more textured, combining damp earthy, smoky-balsamic, marine, and woody nuances.
Mango in the opening and the mossy-woody base create a particularly striking contrast, allowing the composition to remain distinctive throughout its development.
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